Tropical palm trees, beautiful beach front sunsets, the iconic Gasparilla Inn…. what more could you want in an engagement session? Bridget and will are getting married in Boca Grande this December because it’s meaningful to them. They have so many special memories as a couple in this Florida paradise, so it was only natural that we captured their engagement session in Boca Grande doing all their favorite things: bike riding around the island, playing backgammon at the Gasparilla Inn, taking a cruise on Bridget’s boat, and watching sunset together on the beach. This session was too good not to blog- scroll below to see some of our favorite images, and read a little more about this couple and their story.
How did you two meet?
“Bridget's family has been coming down to Boca Grande since 2005, and Will's family bought a home there in 2015. We ran into each other on Christmas Eve in 2015 at The Pink Elephant, and Bridget decided to set up the parents because she thought they'd make good friends. Bridget invited the Morrison family over for a boat ride (or what she calls the "parent date") and Will quickly developed a crush. Flash forward to Christmas 2016, where we spent more time together in Boca Grande. After flirting at the Boca Bande Bash (a party that a group of families organized), we shared our first kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve at Miller's Dockside. And the rest.........is history.”
Tell us about the proposal!
“Will proposed on the first night of summer in 2020 in Cotuit, MA (where Bridget's family spends their summer). Will was "going up to New Hampshire" to golf with his dad for Father's Day, when in reality he picked out the ring in Boston. He then picked up Bridget's older sister, Lizzie, from the airport (she had just flown in from San Francisco) and drove back to Cotuit. We grabbed a drink and went out to the patio overlooking Cotuit Bay, and Will got down on one knee and popped the question. Bridget (obviously) said yes, and then they celebrated with Bridget's family afterwards! “
What is one thing that gets you excited about your wedding weekend?
“The weekend will kick off with our rehearsal dinner for the wedding party and immediate families at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club, followed by a welcome party for the rest of the guests. We're so excited to welcome everyone to the island, especially first timers!”
We’re counting down to be back with these two for their wedding in beautiful Boca Grande. In the meantime… follow us on instagram to see our day to day adventures (@justindemutiis) or take a peek at another favorite blog, BLANK.
